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Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Arctic capabilities development. The steel cutting ceremony, held today in Lévis,...
Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks
Shipping
August 20, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks

Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China.
Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday morning. The...
Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa

A U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD-18), suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response from both U.S....
External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa
Accidents
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa

External firefighter crews have joined the Marie Maersk’s crew in actively combating a fire that broke out aboard the vessel one week ago, according to the latest update released today....
India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its products, and a narrowing menu of crude imports to keep its operations running.

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‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages
Shipping
July 11, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages

Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen's Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia.
Asian-Europe Container Freight Rally Pauses as Spot Rates Soften
Shipping
July 11, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Asian-Europe Container Freight Rally Pauses as Spot Rates Soften

It seems the recent container freight spot rate rally on the Asia-North Europe trade might have come to an end, at least temporarily.
Vancouver Port Authority Begins Bidding Process for $3 Billion Container Terminal to Boost Trade Capacity
Ports
July 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Vancouver Port Authority Begins Bidding Process for $3 Billion Container Terminal to Boost Trade Capacity

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has initiated the procurement process for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, marking a significant milestone for Canada’s trade infrastructure development. The authority is seeking...
Ørsted Secures $3 Billion Financing for Taiwan Offshore Wind Project
Offshore
July 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Ørsted Secures $3 Billion Financing for Taiwan Offshore Wind Project

Danish energy company Ørsted has successfully secured financial close on a TWD 90 billion (approximately USD 3 billion) project finance package for its 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind...
European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap
News
July 11, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap

The European Commission is expected to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new draft sanctions package in an attempt to overcome opposition from some member states, four EU diplomats said.
Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes
Shipping
July 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes

Crowley has expanded its fleet with the launch of the LNG-powered containership Tiscapa, marking a significant advancement in the company’s service capabilities across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. The vessel,...
War Risk Premiums Surge Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks
Shipping
July 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

War Risk Premiums Surge Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.
Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship
Shipping
July 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship

Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew still missing.
China Ramps Up Offshore Wind Projects After Slowdown
Offshore
July 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China Ramps Up Offshore Wind Projects After Slowdown

(Bloomberg) — China has rebuilt a substantial pipeline of offshore wind projects as the sector recovers from a slowdown that followed the end of national subsidies in 2021, according to...
DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping
Shipping
July 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. Transportation Secretary Sean P....
China Challenges German Claim Warship Laser-Targeted Plane
Defense
July 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China Challenges German Claim Warship Laser-Targeted Plane

(Bloomberg) — China disputed Germany’s accusation that one if its warships behaved dangerously toward a military aircraft in the Red Sea, an incident that Chancellor Friedrich Merz called “totally unacceptable.”...
U.S. Container Imports Set to Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom, NRF Warns
Ports
July 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Container Imports Set to Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom, NRF Warns

Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to experience a temporary rebound this month following a significant late spring decline, but will likely fall again when previously...